Former President Rodrigo Duterte spent his 80th birthday in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands on Friday, following his recent arrest on alleged crimes against humanity.
In the Philippines, protests erupted as both his supporters and critics marked the occasion.
In Davao City, where Duterte served as mayor for over 22 years, thousands of his loyal followers gathered for a rally. Chanting his name, they waved banners reading "Bring Duterte home" in a show of support for the embattled former leader.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/29/davaoenos-turn-out-for-fprrd-s-80th-birth-anniversary
In the Philippines, protests erupted as both his supporters and critics marked the occasion.
In Davao City, where Duterte served as mayor for over 22 years, thousands of his loyal followers gathered for a rally. Chanting his name, they waved banners reading "Bring Duterte home" in a show of support for the embattled former leader.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/29/davaoenos-turn-out-for-fprrd-s-80th-birth-anniversary
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00:30I know and happy
01:00We are going to continue the fight
01:02Continue!
01:04We will continue!
01:06We will show the courage of the Filipinos!